Lead Grid Connection Engineer

Lead Grid Connection Engineer

Salary:

$220000 - 230000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

QLD - Brisbane - QLD 

Industry:

Energy

Reference:

energy4035016

Contact Name:

Jasmine Wiklander

Contact Email:

jasmine@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

07-May-2026

Position: Lead Grid Connection Engineer 
Location: Brisbane
Company: Renewable Energy Developer
Projects: Wind, Solar, BESS & Hybrid Projects
Salary: up to $230k

Design & Build Recruitment is partnering with a leading renewable energy developer with a strong pipeline of utility-scale wind, solar, BESS and hybrid energy projects across Australia.

As the business continues to grow, they are looking to expand the grid connection team to support across multiple large-scale renewable projects within the NEM.

If you’re looking to move into a role where you can work on real projects and follow them end-to-end from the owner’s side, this is an opportunity to join a highly capable team delivering some of Australia’s most significant energy infrastructure projects.

Why This Role?
  • Join a developer with a secured pipeline of wind, solar, BESS and hybrid projects
  • Take ownership of grid connection strategy across the full project lifecycle
  • Opportunity to move into an owner’s side role
  • Great benefits such as health care, additional leave and bonus structure
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end grid connection activities across utility-scale renewable energy projects
  • Manage and coordinate AEMO, NSP and consultant interactions
  • Oversee GPS processes and connection approval pathways
  • Review and manage power system studies and technical deliverables
  • Provide technical and strategic input during development, design and delivery phases
  • Identify technical risks and drive solutions throughout the connection process
About You
  • 7+ years’ experience within the Australian energy sector
  • Strong NEM grid connection experience across renewable energy projects
  • Solid understanding of AEMO processes, NSP/TNSP requirements and GPS frameworks
  • Experience managing consultants and external stakeholders
  • Background in power systems, grid connection, or renewable energy engineering
  • Engineering degree qualifications
Apply now or contact Jasmine on 0405 437 667 for a confidential discussion.
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